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Skytrac Inc. Finishes New Chickadee Lift at Snowbird, UT, in Just 76 Days

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Less than three months ago, lift manufacturer Skytrac broke ground on the new Chickadee lift at Utah’s Snowbird. Just 76 days later, the lift is now complete, with construction concluding on June 30 — just in time for peak summer operations at Snowbird. The completion of Chickadee marks Skytrac’s first project at Snowbird, and its first ski lift commissioned in the […]
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Oktoberfest Returns to Snowbird, UT, Bringing 10 Weeks of Celebrations

Utah’s premier alpine gathering returns this late summer as Snowbird opens its gates for the 2026 Oktoberfest season. Running every weekend from August 8 through October 11, including Labor Day, the 10-week festival transforms Little Cottonwood Canyon into a vibrant Bavarian village, blending time-honored European traditions with mountain adventure for visitors of all ages. Related: [VIDEO] Snowbird’s 2025-26 Season Edit […]
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[VIDEO] Snowbird 2025-26 Season Edit Just Dropped — and It Makes Utah’s “Worst Winter” Look Pretty Good

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Worst season ever? Snowbird Resort, Utah, doesn’t seem to think so. On June 12, 2026, Snowbird released its 2025-26 season edit, highlighting the season’s successes and struggles with a powder-filled edit that could excite any skier. Titled “Snowbird’s Worst Season Ever? 2025-26 Season,” the edit spells out that even a poor year at Snowbird brings more snow than most resorts across […]
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Snowbird, UT, Report: The Tram Opens on Day #2 of the Season for 3,240-Vertical-Foot Runs

Report from December 8, 2025 Yesterday was the first ski day of my 25th full northern hemisphere ski season! Damn, I’m getting old… I’ve also done 15 full southern hemisphere winters, but that’s a story for another time. I decided to roll up to the Gadzoom chairlift at Snowbird at 8:30 am yesterday. I was the only non-old-time local there […]
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Snowbird, UT, Sets Opening Day for December 7 After Challenging Early-Season Stretch

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Snowbird announced Sunday, December 7, as it’s Opening Day, bringing skiing and riding back to Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon after a slow-to-develop early season. Terrain will open in Gad Valley and Chickadee, with the Gadzoom and Chickadee lifts scheduled to run. “We appreciate everyone’s patience as we worked toward announcing Opening Day amidst challenging pre-season conditions,” Snowbird wrote on social […]
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Snowbird, UT, Brings Back Oktoberfest—And This Time It’s Bigger & Bolder

Bring your lederhosen, Utah, because Snowbird’s renowned Oktoberfest is back—bigger, bolder and built for anyone who wants more than the ordinary. Every weekend from August 9 through October 12, including Labor Day, Snowbird will celebrate Oktoberfest. This year, it will offer enhanced guest experience with easier access, a wider footprint, and a lineup that caters to diverse interests for every […]
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Next Season’s Alta-Snowbird, UT, Pass Combo Goes on Sale For Almost $3,000—Over $200 More Than Last Year

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The Alta-Bird season pass—offering unlimited access to both Alta and Snowbird ski areas—is now on sale for the 2025–26 winter season at $2,918, a $210 increase from last year’s price. The joint pass remains one of Utah’s premier offerings, giving skiers access to a combined 5,114 acres of terrain, 20 lifts, and 256 runs, with no blackout dates. With an […]
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Snowbird, UT, Introduces $1,300 Preferred Parking Pass for 2025–26 Season

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No, this is not April Fools.  If you want front-row parking at Snowbird next winter it’s going to cost you. The Utah resort near Salt Lake City has officially announced its 2025–26 Preferred Parking Pass, priced at $1,300 for the season, granting access to premium lots without requiring daily reservations. Related: Will The Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola Ever Get […]
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[VIDEO] 3 Cars Trapped by Avalanche on Little Cottonwood Canyon Near Snowbird Ski Area, UT

Got hit by an avalanche and lived to tell about it. We are lucky. @Snowbird @skiutah @KSL5TV @KUTV2News pic.twitter.com/bmesM5Zsw9 — Jp (@2investjp) March 19, 2025 State Route 210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon was hit by an avalanche on Tuesday evening, trapping three vehicles and forcing the Utah Department of Transport (UDOT) to close the road. No injuries were reported, but […]
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Mineral Basin Chairlift at Snowbird, UT, Has Now Been Closed Almost 3 Weeks Due to Mechanical Issues

Mineral Basin is arguably one of the most significant lifts at Snowbird. It services hundreds of acres of epic bowl terrain on the backside and is a key part of the Alta-Snowbird interconnect. Unfortunately, the resort seems to be having trouble with it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snowbird (@snowbird) Snowbird Announced on February 28 that […]
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[VIDEO] Is Pipeline Couloir at Snowbird Utah’s Most Dangerous Run? Only 100 People a Year Ski This Line

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Peak Rankings discusses the Pipeline Couloir at Snowbird, Utah, considered one of Utah’s most dangerous ski runs. Known for its steepness and challenging access, the narrators share their experience attempting to ski this exclusive trail, detailing their preparations, the difficult hike to reach the entrance, and the perilous rock scramble they faced before finally descending the run. Despite the risks […]
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[PHOTOS] 1,700 Runners Tackle Snowbird, UT’s, Toughest Trails for the 2024 Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB

SNOWBIRD, Utah. (July 21, 2024) – The Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB® offered some of the most exhilarating trail running on the planet. Both elite and passionate runners from around the United States and the globe descended on Snowbird Ski Resort in Snowbird, Utah, on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, to take on four demanding courses of 50km, […]
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